The Protests in Venezuela Should Not be Overlooked
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Javier Corrales, Víctor M. Mijares
Attention is focused on the public demonstrations in Brazil, but for the last month, protests over the underfunding of public education have raged across Venezuela.
Explainer: What Are Brazil's Bus Fare Protests?
While a rise in mass-transit fares sparked protests of historic proportions, Brazilians also rallied against cost-of-living increases, corruption, and the quality of public services.
Colombia Update: Ahead of Election Year, FARC Peace Talks, Economy, and Security in View
FARC negotiations, security, and the economy may prove important as President Juan Manuel Santos hints at a run for a second term.
From George Washington to Evo Morales: Re-electionism in the Americas
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Javier El-Hage, Thor Halvorssen
Bolivia’s Constitutional Tribunal issued a questionable decision when it permitted President Morales to run for office again in 2014.
Despite Similarities, Bolivia's Morales Breaks the ALBA Mold
In World Politics Review, AS/COA’s Christopher Sabatini writes that while President Evo Morales continues to employ populist rhetoric, Bolivia still remains significantly different from its ALBA allies.